Tex.
Ins. Code Section 1358.052
Applicability of Subchapter
(1)
provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including:(A)
an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage that is offered by:(i)
an insurance company;(ii)
a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842 (Group Hospital Service Corporations);(iii)
a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885 (Fraternal Benefit Societies);(iv)
a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884 (Stipulated Premium Insurance Companies);(v)
a reciprocal exchange operating under Chapter 942 (Reciprocal and Interinsurance Exchanges); or(vi)
a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843 (Health Maintenance Organizations); and(B)
to the extent permitted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Section 1001 et seq.), a health benefit plan that is offered by a multiple employer welfare arrangement as defined by Section 3 of that Act; or(2)
is offered by an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844 (Certification of Certain Nonprofit Health Corporations).
Source:
Section 1358.052 — Applicability of Subchapter, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1358.htm#1358.052 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
